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The Main character in "the possibility of evil"?
Miss strangeworth
In the story, "Harrison Bergeson" people are reluctant to join Harrison and take off their handicaps. Why do you think this is?
People are reluctant to join Harrison because they are afraid of the severe consequences and punishments from the Handicapper General's authority for defying the law.
what is onomatapeia
Onomatopoeia – words that imitate sounds (buzz, hiss, crash
what are the 2 main symbols in "the possiblity of evil"
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and how are each symbol used
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Roses → Miss Strangeworth’s outward beauty and respectability, but hidden cruelty.
Letters → Concealed evil and hypocrisy.
How is satire used in "harrison bergeson"
Satire
Satire: Vonnegut exaggerates the idea of forced equality to mock blind conformity and warn readers about government overreach.
what are the themes in the short story "monkey paw" must say one of the 3 themes in answers
Themes:
Interfering with fate has tragic consequences.
Greed blinds people to warnings.
Wishes come with hidden costs.
The Main characters in the Monkey's paw 100p for each one
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Seargeant Major Morris, Herbert, Mr.White and Mr.s white
What is the setting of the short story "The Possibility of Evil"
a small and peaceful town. Miss strangeworth lives on pleasant street.
Who are George and Hazel in the story "Harrison Bergeson"(100P)
who is the smart one (100p)
Harrisons parents
-george is the smart one
The title, "The Possibility of Evil," hints that seemingly respectable people can harbor malevolent tendencies.
Miss Strangeworth's unusual name, Adela Strangeworth, suggests a deviation from the norm.
Her possessive attitude toward her grandfather's statue and her obsession with her roses suggest she takes things too far and that her prized possessions could be threatened.
Point of narration in "the possibility of evil"
Third Person Omniscent
How is the ballerina controlled by the government in "harrison bergeson"
The Ballerina = Stifled Potential
Forced to wear a mask and speak in a distorted voice so she won’t outshine others.
Symbolizes beauty, grace, and talent muted by a society afraid of difference.
she becomes the news person but when harrison breaks in, she stands up for her right, kisses harrison on the celling then they both get kiled by the luitendant.
Morality is tested most in times of conflict.
is an example of which short story theme?
JUst lather, thats all
How does Jacobs use foreshadowing to create suspense in “The Monkey’s Paw”?
WHOEVER SAYS THE BETTER ANSWER GETS THE POINT
who are the 2 main characters in "just lather, thats all"
Barber: Narrator; rebel sympathizer; struggles between duty and morality.
Captain Torres: Feared leader; calm, confident, brutal.
what event does toress remind the barber about? "in just lather, thats all"
→ Torres reminds the barber about the preceding week's gruesome event where the town was forced to witness the execution of rebels
how is allusion used in "The monkeys paw"
Allusion: Mrs. White's reference to the "Arabian Nights" connects the story to tales of magic and wishes, highlighting the forbidden nature of the paw's power.
What is the type of narration in "Just lather, thats all"
First-person narration → puts reader in barber’s head, adds suspense.
Who finds miss strangeworth's letters in the post office in the short story "the possibility of evil"
the harris boy
and 100p per answer of how they are used in "possbility of evil"
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Verbal Irony: Miss Strangeworth speaks kindly in person, but writes cruel letters in private.
Situational Irony: She believes she is protecting the town, but she is harming it.
Dramatic Irony: The reader knows she writes the letters, but the townspeople don’t
What does Miss Strangeworth’s behavior toward her neighbours suggest about her self-image?
A) She believes she is helping them
B) She feels guilty about her actions
C) She knows her letters are harmful
D) She hopes to be forgiven
A
How is Allegory used in "the monkeys paw"
Allegory: The story can be interpreted as a broader allegory about interfering with fate, where the consequences of the wishes serve as a moral lesson about respecting the natural order of things.
what are the 2 types of conflict in "just lather, thats all"
Conflict
Internal Conflict (person vs. self): Barber debates killing Torres.
External Conflict (person vs. person): Rebels vs. military
what does the razor symbolize
a murder weapon that could be used for murder
The roses most strongly symbolize:
A) Miss Strangeworth’s public beauty and private cruelty
B) The town’s kindness
C) The letters she writes
D) Her reputation as a gardener
A